CanadianSolar Inc.，
CanadianSolar Inc. is a global solar PV manufacturer and solutions provider, covering silicon wafers, cells and modules as well as solar power plant design, installation and operation.
Est. 2001No.199 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu China
About CanadianSolar Inc.，
CanadianSolar Inc. is engaged in the R&D, production and sales of key photovoltaic products, including silicon, silicon wafers, solar cells and solar modules. The company also provides solar power plant services spanning design, installation and ongoing operation.
Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar has pursued diversified global development, building silicon wafer, cell and module manufacturing operations across multiple countries and regions, supported by an international branch network. Its products serve thousands of customers worldwide, with cumulative solar module shipments exceeding 170 GW.
In addition to manufacturing, the group supports utility-scale and distributed energy needs, including energy storage system offerings. Its global platform includes project reserves for both solar and storage, and long-standing cooperation with international banks and financial institutions for project financing.
Company Overview
- Founded
- 2,001 year
Leadership
- Founder
- Dr. Shawn Qu
- Chairman, President & CEO
- Dr. Shawn Qu
Manufacturing Footprint
- Silicon wafer, cell and module manufacturing sites
- 15 sites
- Manufacturing presence
- 6 countries and regions
Global Presence
- Branch offices
- Over 40 branches in more than 20 countries and regions
Markets
- Customer countries and regions served
- More than 160 countries
Products & Solutions
Main business scope
SiliconSilicon wafersSolar cellsSolar modulesSolar power plant designSolar power plant installationSolar power plant operationEnergy storage systems
Scale & Deliveries
- Cumulative solar module shipments
- 170 GW
Capacity
- Annual module production capacity
- 51 GW
- Annual energy storage system capacity
- 15 GWh
Energy Storage
- Large-scale energy storage system shipments
- 15.7 GWh
Project Pipeline
- Recurrent Energy global solar project reserve
- 27 GW
- Energy storage project reserve
- 80 GWh
Finance & Partnerships
- Partner financial institutions
- 73 banks and financial institutions
Trade Performance
- Export share of total
- 85 %
Recognition
Enterprise distinctions
China's top 500 foreign trade enterprisesFortune 500 enterprises
Awards & Rankings
- BNEF module brand ranking
- Ranked No.1 on the list of the most financing value module brands in the world; the only PV enterprise on the list for five years
IHS Markit component supplier awards (2020)
Best qualityBest value for moneyMost purchases per year
Contact Information
- Address
- No.199 Lushan Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu China
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